Head to head · Articulated

Challenger MT865 vs Challenger MT975B

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT865

Articulated

power
524 hp
displacement
964 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT865 specs
Challenger MT975B Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT975B

Articulated

power
585 hp
displacement
1,105 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full MT975B specs
ChallengerChallenger MT865
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ChallengerChallenger MT975B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ MT975B higher · +61 hp (+12%)
MT865524 hp
MT975B585 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

MT865 is in the 77th percentile; MT975B is in the 93rd · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT975B higher · +141 ci (+15%)
MT865964 ci
MT975B1,105 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

MT865 is in the 90th percentile; MT975B is in the 99th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT8656
MT975B6
Median Articulated Tractor6

MT865 is in the 50th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT86516
MT975B16
Median Articulated Tractor16

MT865 is in the 50th percentile; MT975B is in the 50th · 59 models

MT865 (A)MT975B (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerChallengerChallengerSame
ModelMT865MT975B—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
ModelC16C18—
Power Output524hp585hp▲ MT975B+61 hp · +12%
Rated RPM1,750RPM2,100RPM▲ MT975B+350 RPM · +20%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement964ci1,105ci▲ MT975B+141 ci · +15%
Bore5.5in5.7in▲ MT975B+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6.7in7.2in▲ MT975B+0.5 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full operator-controlled power shiftselective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
Length266in298in▲ MT975B+32 in · +12%
Width142in200in▲ MT975B+58 in · +41%
Height139in151in▲ MT975B+12 in · +9%
Operating Weight44,220lb59,820lb▲ MT975B+15,600 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensingclosed center PFC—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIVN/III Opt—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedalwet multiple disc hydraulically actuated foot pedalSame

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT865Challenger MT975BDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 77th percentile (524 hp)B · 93rd percentile (585 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 90th percentile (964 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,105 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 34th percentile (44,220 lb)B · 96th percentile (59,820 lb)
A · MT865B · MT975BMedian Articulated Tractor
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